Binatti Igor (Coop. Po)

Igor Binatti operates within Cooperativa Po, dedicating himself to the Cozza di Scardovari DOP, the prized mollusk of the Sacca di Scardovari lagoon. Brackish waters with low salinity define its character, imparting a distinctive sweetness and tender flesh to the mussels, clearly distinguishing them from saltwater varieties. Binatti's work is one of listening to the environment, because here the product depends entirely on the lagoon's microcosm—a unique ecosystem where freshwaters and tides converge, creating continuous salinity gradients. The denomination itself arises from this hydrological balance, which must be accommodated rather than controlled. By nurturing the mollusk within this system, Binatti honors the territory that shapes it: the Sacca di Scardovari, a strip of the Po Delta where the river meets the Adriatic. The result is a mussel that embodies the lagoon's geography, recognizable for its sweetness and tenderness, a testament to how particular waters produce a flavor that no other place could replicate.

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